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Given that this opponent has a very weak clear, we can also assume that his smashes are weak. Personally, all I would do against such an opponent is move my base forwards (so I'm no longer covering the very back of the court). Then, when he plays a drop shot, I'll either kill it, or get there very early and play a nasty net shot.

Essentially, this is the same tactic I use when I've forced my opponent to be late in the rearcourt, especially on his backhand. I move forwards, knowing that a good clear or smash is unlikely. The only difference is that, given that magiadam's opponent is chronically weak in the rearcourt, he can use this tactic all the time.

I understand that magiadam has trouble playing a good net shot. But really, this opponent is supplying the perfect opportunity to learn. Once you get a half-decent net shot, he's finished.

I just thought.. what if this mid-court clear opponent.. hmm, give him a far backhand side attacking lob/lift. if his forehand only reach midcourt, im pretty sure his backhand didnt even reach middle. so just stay front and do a net kill.

becoz i've had similiar opponent on the past whose clear is only reach mid-court. already do that and its effective

why not just anticipate and pounce forward for a brush net kill? Taking early is really the key to countering tight net play.
Even taking a slow drop early enough can put tremendous pressure on the opponent---just push down the line or brush it cross court